The Shirt

Chiefly the creation of Wellingtonian writer/producer Ross Bevan, this hits hard as a raw study of three career-junkies ‘led’ by a hypnotically nasty Brian Sargent.Impressive in its twisted psychology, great performances and sordid details, this weaves a thriller-plot into the bargain, initiated when a messy homicide catches the attention of the police and underworld heavies. Thick with expletives and carrying the authentic vibe of someone who has ‘really been there’.